The Fever (band)
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The Fever was an American indie rock
band from New York City
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, releasing their debut EP, Pink on Pink, in 2002. The full-length, Red Bedroom followed in 2003, as did touring with popular indie acts such as Hot Hot Heat, Death From Above 1979, Moving Units, VHS or Beta, Metric, and the Kills. After the departure of guitarist Sanchez, the band regrouped the remaining original members as a 4 piece with Keith Stapleton switching from bass to guitar. Following the regroup was the adventurous 2006 release, In the City of Sleep, but disbanded soon after in the fall of that year.
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band from New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
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History
The Fever formed in 2001 around songwriting partners Geremy Jasper(vocals) and Chris Sanchez(guitar). After expanding to a five-piece, the group signed with Kemado RecordsKemado Records
Kemado Records is an American record label based in New York City founded in 2002. In 2006 the label released the Invaders compilation, which featured many of the label's bands alongside other hard rock and heavy metal bands such as Witchcraft, High on Fire and Witch.In 2008, Kemado introduced its...
, releasing their debut EP, Pink on Pink, in 2002. The full-length, Red Bedroom followed in 2003, as did touring with popular indie acts such as Hot Hot Heat, Death From Above 1979, Moving Units, VHS or Beta, Metric, and the Kills. After the departure of guitarist Sanchez, the band regrouped the remaining original members as a 4 piece with Keith Stapleton switching from bass to guitar. Following the regroup was the adventurous 2006 release, In the City of Sleep, but disbanded soon after in the fall of that year.
Members
- Geremy Jasper: vocals
- Chris Ruggiero (Sanchez Esquire): guitar (2001–2004)
- Keith Stapleton (Pony): bass (2001–2004) & guitar (2004–2006)
- Achilles Tzoulafis: drums
- J. Ruggiero: organ
Discography
- Pink on Pink EP (Kemado, 2002)
- Ladyfingers/ Glamorous Life Remix 12" Vinyl (Kemado, 2003)
- Red Bedroom (Kemado, 2004)
- Bridge & Tunnel/ The Slow Club 7" Vinyl UK only (Kemado, 2005)
- Red Room: Jasper vs. Sanchez Remixes 12" Vinyl (Kemado, 2005)
- Minotour EP Tour EP (Kemado 2006)
- In the City of Sleep (Kemado, 2006)
Videography
- 2004: Gray Ghost [Directed by Hunter Gatherer]
- 2005: Ladyfingers [Directed by Josh & Xander]
- 2006: Waiting for the Centipede [Directed by Geremy Jasper & Johanna Witherby]
Appearance in the Media
- The song "Ladyfingers" is in the movies Shortbus
- The Fever were the musical guest on Last Call with Carson Daily on September 10, 2004. They performed "Ladyfingers" & "Gray Ghost"
- The song "Eyes on the Road" appears on the soundtrack of Rockstar Games Midnight Club: Los AngelesMidnight Club: Los AngelesMidnight Club: Los Angeles is the fourth video game in the Midnight Club series of racing video games, not including Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix. It was officially announced for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on January 11, 2008 by Rockstar Games. The game was developed by Rockstar San Diego...
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